Month: January 2009

The TimesJanuary 31, 2009 There was a decisive shift inside the Obama Administration this week when it came to Afghanistan. It was a reflection of how perilous the mission has become and was also triggered by the realisation that getting European allies to send significantly more troops could be beyond even the new President’s powers […]

Spiegel Online January 30, 2009 The closely watched Munich security conference, which starts next week, has become a large-scale summit for world leaders. This year the US is sending a high-ranking delegation, led by Vice President Joe Biden, which may seek informal dialogue with Iran on the event’s sidelines. more

International Herald Tribune January 30, 2009 Even as the U.S. Congress looks for ways to expand President Barack Obama’s $819 billion stimulus package, the rest of the world is wondering how Washington will pay for it all. more

Reuters January 29, 2009 Russia’s reported decision to halt the deployment of missiles on the Baltic Sea has exposed Polish and Czech security concerns as Washington starts to review U.S. plans for a missile shield in central Europe. more